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Useless Information Podcast

Slippery the Sea Lion - UI Podcast #207

Useless Information Podcast

Airwave Media Podcast Network

History, Comedy, Society & Culture

4.61.8K Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Cyril, the daring sea lion, embarked on an epic escape from a London, Ontario zoo in 1958, setting his sights on the vast Atlantic Ocean. His incredible journey left everyone wondering: Could he survive the challenges that lie ahead? Would he make it to Niagara Falls? And if he did, how would he get over the Falls? This captivating tale held readers on both sides of the border spellbound and even sparked a minor international incident over which country would ultimately claim Cyril as their own. Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/slippery-the-sea-lion-podcast-207/ The Useless Information Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit https://www.airwavemedia.com/ to listen to more great podcasts just like this one. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

You're listening to an Airwave Media Podcast.

0:05.0

Are you interested in the parts of history that remain a mystery?

0:09.0

Do you want to learn more about the historical myths and misconceptions used to prop up false belief today.

0:15.8

I'm Nathaniel Lloyd. In my podcast Historical Blindness, I delve into all of these topics,

0:22.0

sharing puzzling tales from the past, and examining

0:25.3

hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and misremembered events that provide insight into modern politics

0:31.8

and religion.

0:33.0

Find out what's real and what's not when it comes to famous conspiracy theories,

0:38.0

like those surrounding notorious assassinations and secret societies, discover the weak and deceptive

0:45.0

underpinnings of modern political ideologies and religious beliefs.

0:49.8

Join me as I attempt to shed some light on our historical blind spots.

0:55.0

New episodes every two weeks find historical blindness on most podcast players and platforms.

1:02.0

Serial the daring sea line is players and platforms.

1:12.0

Cyril, the daring sea lion, embarked on an epic escape from a London, Ontario Zoo in 1958, setting his sights on the vast Atlantic Ocean. His incredible journey left everyone wondering could he

1:16.1

survive the challenges that lie ahead would he make it to Niagara Falls

1:20.2

and even if he did how would international incident over the falls.

1:24.4

This captivating tale-held readers on both sides of the border spellbound and even sparked a

1:29.1

minor international incident over which country would ultimately claim serial as their own.

1:36.0

It's a fantastic true story so don't go anywhere.

1:40.2

I am Steve Silbman and this is the Useless Information Podcast.

1:45.0

Useless Information.

1:52.0

Hi everyone, it's hard to believe that Christmas is once again right around the corner.

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